There seems to be this general consensus that CNN is the neutral network but Fox leans right and MSNBC leans left. I think this is completely wrong. I believe the perception of neutral needs to be re-calibrated in the media. Here is an example about what I mean.
The Bias Scale (How it should be)
LEFT---------------------------------|-------------------------------RIGHT
ACTUAL
NEUTRAL
The Bias Scale (How it is today)
PERCEIVED
LEFT--------NEUTRAL--------|---------------------------------RIGHT
ACTUAL
NEUTRAL
Now its easier to understand how the footage above from CNN exist yet still promote a widespread believe that CNN is in the middle. It also makes sense why people would believe that FoxNews is so extreme right-winged because look at how far it is from the "Perceived Neutral" position. It also explains why MSNBC is attacked less for being extreme that Fox News.
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